Brisbane to Mackay Trip Overview

Mackay to Brisbane
Price range
US$ 110-US$ 278
Ride Duration Range
1h 35m-18h 25m
Earliest Departure
23:00
Latest Departure
23:30
Most Popular Operator

Jetstar Airways

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Brisbane to Mackay

by flight,bus

Cheapest

Economy Flight

by Virgin Australia

06:05

1h 40m

07:45

Brisbane, Australia

Mackay, Australia

from

US$ 111

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Qantas Airways

06:00

1h 35m

07:35

Brisbane, Australia

Mackay, Australia

from

US$ 141

Flexible Class Bus

by Greyhound Australia

14:00

17h 50m

07:50

Brisbane, Australia

Mackay, Australia

from

US$ 251

Economy Flight

by Qantas Airways

15:00

1h 40m

16:40

Brisbane, Australia

Mackay, Australia

from

US$ 154

Economy Flight

by Qantas Airways

19:45

1h 40m

21:25

Brisbane, Australia

Mackay, Australia

from

US$ 154

Cheapest

Economy Flight

by Virgin Australia

from

US$ 111

06:05

1h 40m

07:45

Brisbane, Australia

Mackay, Australia

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Qantas Airways

from

US$ 141

06:00

1h 35m

07:35

Brisbane, Australia

Mackay, Australia

Flexible Class Bus

by Greyhound Australia

from

US$ 251

14:00

17h 50m

07:50

Brisbane, Australia

Mackay, Australia

Economy Flight

by Qantas Airways

from

US$ 154

15:00

1h 40m

16:40

Brisbane, Australia

Mackay, Australia

Economy Flight

by Qantas Airways

from

US$ 154

19:45

1h 40m

21:25

Brisbane, Australia

Mackay, Australia

Taking a bus from Brisbane to Mackay

Fastest bus: 17h 50m

Cheapest bus: US$ 251

The fastest: 17h 50m

The cheapest: US$ 251

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The fastest: 1h 35m

The cheapest: US$ 110

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About the ride from Brisbane to Mackay

Brisbane to Mackay Route Information

There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Mackay, including flight,bus,train.

The earliest departure leaves at 23:00 and has a duration of 1 hour 40 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.

Brisbane to Mackay by flight

  • Starting Price: US$ 110
  • 26 departures a day, or 182 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

Brisbane to Mackay by bus

  • Starting Price: US$ 251
  • 4 departures a day, or 28 departures a week

There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: Premium Class, Early Bird, Advantage and Flexible Class.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Brisbane to Mackay by train

    There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: RailBed and Economy Seat.

    Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

    Companies Operating from Brisbane to Mackay

    Qantas Airways

    Average time

    1h 35m - 1h 40m

    Average price

    US$ 141 - US$ 154

    Jetstar Airways

    Average time

    1h 35m

    Average price

    US$ 117

    Virgin Australia Airlines

    Average time

    1h 40m - 1h 50m

    Average price

    US$ 110

    Greyhound Australia

    Average time

    17h 50m - 18h 25m

    Average price

    US$ 251

    Questions & Answers for Traveling from Brisbane to Mackay

    What is the most popular transportation service from Brisbane to Mackay?

    Many travelers choose Flight as their preferred option from Brisbane to Mackay by Qantas Airways

    What is the fastest transportation service from Brisbane to Mackay?

    For the quickest travel between Brisbane and Mackay, Flight by Jetstar Airways is the top choice, completing the trip in approximately 1h 35m.

    What is the cheapest transport option from Brisbane and Mackay?

    The most affordable way to travel from Brisbane to Mackay is with Flight by Virgin Australia Airlines, with fares starting at US$ 110.

    Who are the service providers on this route?

    Popular service providers on the Brisbane to Mackay route are

    FLIGHT:  Qantas Airways | Jetstar Airways | Virgin Australia Airlines | Virgin Australia

    BUS:  Greyhound Australia

    TRAIN:  Queensland Rail

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